| Directories and Indexes |
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| Hollywood Creative Directory Online |
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Entertainment industry: development, production, finance, distribution, agents, managers, film, television, interactive entertainment. |
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| Internet Movie Database |
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A comprehensive database that features full credits for films and detailed filmographies - beginning with early cinema and continuing through films still in production. Site is regularly updated. See especially the The Internet Movie Database Tour which contains everything you ever wanted to know about every movie ever made. Really. |
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| FilmFinders |
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Established in 1989 as a consulting company for the acquisition of feature films for all media, FILM FINDERS now serves the needs of producers seeking buyers and development, production and acquisition executives and distributors worldwide seeking product, co-productions and financial partners. Maintains a large and frequently updated database of independent English language and non-English language films in all stages of development through production which are available for acquisition and/or co-ventures. Also provides important information on remake material and on upcoming directorial and acting talent. |
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| MovieBytes |
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A complete database of screenwriting contests that provides e-mail newsletter with deadline reminders and contest news. |
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| Sundance Database |
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Search the database for every feature, documentary, and short films shown at the Sundance Film Festival since 1985. |
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| Entertainment News and Trade Publications |
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| Creative Screenwriting Magazine |
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Professional publication for the serious screenwriter. |
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| Done Deal |
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List of recent script or screenplay sales in Hollywood. Plus interviews with screenwriter, screenwriting books, and an agencies list. |
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| Fade In Magazine |
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Film magazine for screenwriters. Interviews and articles covering the creative and professional aspects of working, writing, and sucking up in Hollywood. |
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| iCOM |
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Film and Video Production & Postproduction Magazine. |
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| IndieWire |
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A daily independent film news service. |
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| Yahoo Movie |
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Reviews, showtimes, releases, and more. |
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| MovieMaker Magazine |
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Guide to independent film and filmmaking from around the world. |
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| Variety Magazine |
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Daily reports on a wide range of Entertainment related stories. |
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| The Hollywood Reporter |
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Online Entertainment trade newspaper |
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| Movie Magazine |
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A weekly entertainment guide that provides an entertaining and informative look at the film scene. The site features film reviews, special reports, weekly trivia contests, and interviews with directors and actors from yesterday and today. |
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| Video Business |
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Entertainment news stories from a home video perspective |
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| Screen Daily |
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An international online entertainment news service |
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| Indie Slate Magazine |
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This site provides information on producing
and distributing independent films and television. Exclusive
content is not contained in the printed magazine. In addition,
this site provides an online form for listings of upcoming
productions for free. |
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| Backstage West |
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An on-line performing arts resource that offers information on casting and entertainment related news stories and events. |
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| Film Maker Magazine |
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In addition to articles from the magazine, this site features resource listings and late-breaking stories. |
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| Film Schools |
| American Film Institute |
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Offers advanced hands-on training through
an MFA degree program. Six disciplines are available: cinematography,
directing, editing, producing, production design and
screenwriting.
www.afi.com |
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| California Institute of the Arts |
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School founded on the notions of experimentation,
critical reflection and independent inquiry.
www.calarts.edu |
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| Columbia University |
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Curriculum
centered on film as a storytelling medium. MFA
program lasts 3-5 years.
www.columbia.edu/cu/arts |
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| Cyber
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Cyber
Film School is an on-line film school. |
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| Directory of Film Schools |
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A link to IMDB's U.S. and International Film School Directory. |
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| Hollywood Film Institute |
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The Hollywood Film Institute (HFI) is a movie resource center and film school. |
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| The Los Angeles Film School |
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One-year Immersion Filmmaking Program. Industry
professionals are involved in the mentoring program. Only
school in the country offering an HD soundstage/post-production
facility and a THX Dolby digital theater.
www.lafilm.com |
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| The New School |
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Despite the name, it has been around since
1926. Offers a broad interdisciplinary curriculum. In
addition to the technical skills, it emphasizes critical
thinking and responsible filmmaking.
www.nsu.newschool.edu |
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| New York University |
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A top program in the country; NYU offers
undergrad, MFA and PhD programs specializing in history,
theory and criticism.
www.nyu.edu/tisch |
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| Robert McKee’s Story Seminar |
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Well-respected writing seminars attended
by beginners and industry veterans.
www.mckeestory.com |
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| UCLA Professional Programs |
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Offers one-year certificate programs. Also
offers evening classes, weekend seminars and online classes
for working professionals.
www.filmprograms.ucla.edu |
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| UCLA School of Theater, Film and TV |
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Programs of study include film history,
theory and creative and technical aspects of filmmaking.
www.tft.ucla.edu |
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| USC School of Cinema-TV |
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www.cntv.usc.edu
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top program worldwide which offers specialization
in animation and digital arts, critical studies, film
and TV production, interactive media and screenwriting. Offers
state of the art technical facilities. Close
interaction with top industry veterans. A summer
program is also available (www.uscsummerfilm.com).
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| Writer’s Boot Camp |
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www.writersbootcamp.com
Bridges
the gap from intellectual understanding of the writing
process and applying the knowledge. Offers hands-on
classes from ideas to a finished script.
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| Insurance |
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| Acordia Entertainment |
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15760 Ventura Blvd., Suite 1400
Encino, CA 91436
Phone: (818) 377-3807
Fax: (818) 377-3899
Entertainment Insurance Broker
Contact: Alan Shirek
Alan_shirek@acordia.com |
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| Abacus Insurance Brokers, Inc. |
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12300 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 100
Los Angeles, CA 90025-1020
Phone: (310) 207-5432
Fax: (310) 207-8536
Contact: Jeff Davis
Jeff.Davis@abacusins.com |
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| Dewitt Stern Group, Inc. |
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420 Lexington Avenue Suite 2720
New York, NY 10170
Phone: (212) 867-3550
Fax: (212) 983-6483
All types of insurance |
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| Great Northern/ Reiff & Associates |
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320 W. 57th Street
New York, NY 10019
Phone: (212) 603-0231
Fax: (212) 247-0739
Entertainment Insurance Broker
reiffd@tanhar.com |
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| Aon Risk Services |
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707 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 6000
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Phone: (213) 630-3200
Fax: (213) 689-9569
Insurance Broker
Contact: Eric Anderson |
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| Chubb Group of Insurance Companies |
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801 S. Figueroa St., Suite 2400
Los Angeles, CA 90017-5556
Phone: (213) 612-0880
Fax: (213) 612-5731
Insurance Company |
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| Truman Van Dyke Co. |
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6767 Forest Lawn Dr., Suite 301
Los Angeles, CA 90068
Phone: (323) 883-0012
Fax: (323) 883-0024
Entertainment Insurance Broker
kent@tvdeo.com |
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| Fireman's Fund Insurance Company |
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Entertainment Industry Division
10 Universal City Plaza, Suite 2800
Universal City, CA 91608
Phone: (818) 487-6100
Fax: (818) 487-6172 |
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| Gales Creek Insurance |
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Union Station 80 N.W. 6th
Portland, OR 97209
Phone: (503) 227-0491
Fax: (503) 227-0927
Insurance Retail & Broker
Jeffrey Lang
info@galescreek.com |
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Albert
G. Ruben
Insurance Services Inc. |
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10880 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 700
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Phone: (310) 234-6800
Fax: (310) 446-7839
48 W. 25th St., 12th Floor
New York, NY 10010-2703
Phone: (212) 627 7400
Fax: (212) 633-1457 |
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| Completion Bonds |
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| Film Finances Incorporated |
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9000 Sunset Boulevard Suite 1400
Los Angeles, CA 90069
Phone: (310) 275-7323
Fax: (310) 275-1706
Completion Bond Company
ffi@ffi.com |
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| International Film Guarantors |
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10940 Wilshire Blvd., 2010
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Phone: (310) 208-4500
Fax: (310) 443-8998
Steve Mangel
Completion Bond Company
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| Complete Film Co. LLC |
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3000 W. Olympic Blvd., Suite 1432
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Phone: (310) 315-4767
Fax: (310) 315-4768
Contact: Mark Fink, President
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| Government Sites |
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| U.S. Copyright Office |
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Download Copyright forms and obtain useful information about copyright from this officical Copyright site from the Library of Congress. |
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| U.S. Patent and Trademark Office |
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Free searchable databases; includes the US Patent Bibliographic Database and the AIDS Patent Database. |
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| California Secretary of State |
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This site provides general information and forms for business filings and a database to search California business records. |
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| Canadian Intellectual Property Office |
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Allows users to search the database for the patents, trademarks, copyrights, and other forms of intellectual property in Canada. |
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| The Internal Revenue Service |
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Site for information on the IRS and filing taxes. |
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| Guilds and Organizations |
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| Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences |
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The organization that votes on the Oscars. |
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| AIVF |
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The national service organization for independent producers. Provides information about AIVF membership, events, and publications. |
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| The American Film Institute |
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National arts organization dedicated to preserving the heritage of film and television, identifying and training new talent, and increasing the recognition of the moving image as an art form. |
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| AFMA |
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Trade association of 130 motion picture and television production and distribution companies. |
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| Directors Guild of America |
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Official site of the Directors Guild of America. |
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| Frameline Online |
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A non-profit organization dedicated to exhibition, distribution, promotion and funding of lesbian and gay film and video, Frameline also presents the annual San Francisco International Lesbian & Gay Film Festival. |
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| IMAGE Film & Video Center |
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A non-profit Atlanta based organization that promotes the production and exhibition of independent media arts in Atlanta and Southeast. |
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| ITVS |
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ITVS brings independently produced programs to television - programs that engage creative risks, advance issues, and represent points of view not usually seen on commercial or public television. ITVS is committed to programming which addresses the needs of under- served audiences, particularly minorities and children. Includes their full text Study of the Field of Independent Distribution. |
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| National Alliance of Media Arts and Culture |
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A non-profit membership organization of over 300 independent film, video, and multi-media centers nationwide that includes a directory of organizations, publications, resources, and archives of the NAMAC newsletter. |
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| Screen Actors Guild (SAG) |
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Official site of the Screen Actors Guild. |
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| Women in Film |
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Aims to "Recognize, develop, and actively promote the unique visions of women" in the industry. Features articles, interview, and event calender. A professional forum for the advancement and celebration of women working in the industry. |
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| Writers Guild |
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Information on the Writers Guild as well as news that affect writers. |
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| AFTRA |
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Information on AFTRA as well as related news stories. |
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| Actors Equity |
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Site for the guild which represents actors and state managers in professional theatre. |
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| The Association of Film Commissioners International |
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Allows film makers to search the database to find film commissioners. |
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| The Film Arts Foundation in San Francisco |
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Provides information on upcoming seminars, events, and grants. |
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| California Lawyers For the Arts |
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The site for the Foundation that provides lawyer referrals, dispute resolution services, educational programs and a public resource library. |
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| Independent Feature Project |
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The site for the national organization that provides information on programs, jobs and events for independent filmmakers and industry professionals. It also has information on the Spirit Award. |
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| International Documentary Association |
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The site provides information on events and festivals for documentary filmmakers. |
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| Legal Research and Information |
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| Find Law |
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Best place online for getting free legal material. Wide range of subjects are provided including U.S. Supreme Court Opinions, and U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rulings. |
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| The Federal Web Navigator |
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A service provided by the Villanova Center for Information Law and Policy. Search federal departments, agencies, and offices online. |
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| LawCrawler |
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Search online law resources. |
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| Thomas |
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Thomas is the website of the Library of Congress and is the best legal research site for the official laws of the United States. It is also the home of the Copyright Office. |
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| Versus Law |
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Provides full-text opinions from Federal and State Appellate Courts in one searchable collection on the Internet. Court opinions are updated daily. |
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| Wired Law |
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Discussion of legal and business issues for film, music, multimedia and online ventures. |
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| International Entertainment and Multimedia Law and Business Network |
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Reference point for helpful info for entertainment, multimedia and online professionals. Internat'l links to professional, legal and business services. |
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| The Legal Information Institute |
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Searchable database covering a wide variety of legal topics. |
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| Cardozo Law School Arts and Entertainment Law Journal |
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Site provides entertainment related articles and has links to other resource sites. |
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| Hastings Communications and Entertainment Law Journal |
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This site allows users to read the Journal's articles as well as a searchable index of past authors and articles, a calendar of events, online publications of abstracts and student notes, names and contacts for people involved in the journal, as well as links to legal research resources and other law journals. |
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| UCLA Entertainment Law Review |
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Allows users to read a variety of entertainment law related articles on film, intellectual property, art and music. |
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| Villanova Sports and Entertainment Law Journal |
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Site provides articles on entertainment law issues as well as links to other entertainment law journals around the country. |
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| Vanderbilt Law School Research Guide on Music and Entertainment Law |
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Provides links to aid in reaching entertainment and music issues. |
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| Internet Legal Resource Guide |
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A categorized index of web sites that serve as a comprehensive resource of the information available on the Internet concerning law and the legal profession. |
| American Bar Association Journal |
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Law-related articles. |
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| Los Angeles County Bar Association |
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Information on law related events and news stories in the Los Angeles area. |
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| NOLO |
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This site provides self-help legal information with articles on almost any legal topic, as well as links to other helpful websites. |
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| Production |
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| FOOTAGE.net (stock footage) |
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Serving the latest information and clips from A.R.I.Q. Footage, ABCNEWS VideoSource, Archive Films/Archive Photos, Budget Films, CASCOM, CNN ImageSource, Fabulous Footage, Film Bank, Grinberg Film Libraries, Reuters Television, Streamline Film Archives and more. |
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| Filmmaker.com |
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An online resource and community where filmmakers can exchange information about film production and distribution through chat, threaded discussion, and links to other film resources on the Web. |
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| Mandy's International Film and TV Production Directory |
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Detailed information about technicians, facilities, producers and job listings worldwide. Also features an industry homepage service, where filmmakers can list their credentials and projects. |
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| Film Underground |
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A plain language resource and camera reseller dedicated to underground and independent film, with information on production, post-production, reviews, and festivals. |
